Post Production Archives | SproutVideo

After Effects Episode 3: Rotoscoping and 3D Cameras

Ikey Ajavon — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:57:47 +0000

Separating the foreground from the background of a scene and creating virtual 3D cameras may sound impossible but that is exactly what we’ll be exploring in our final episode on Adobe After Effects. These advanced techniques are challenging to master but will set you apart from the competition.

By the end of this post, you’ll have a good understanding of Rotoscoping, separating an element from the background, and how you can use a 3D camera to animate objects.

The post After Effects Episode 3: Rotoscoping and 3D Cameras appeared first on SproutVideo.

After Effects Episode 2: Motion Tracking

Ikey Ajavon — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:22:25 +0000

In the first episode of our Adobe After Effects tutorial series, we covered all the basic fundamentals of motion graphics, multi-layered compositions, and visual effects. In this episode we dive a little deeper into the power of After Effects, exploring the power of motion tracking.

By the end of this post, you’ll have a good understanding of how to track objects in space, steady shaky footage, and replace screens on a device.

The post After Effects Episode 2: Motion Tracking appeared first on SproutVideo.

After Effects Episode 1: The Basics

Ikey Ajavon — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:35:00 +0000

After Effects can be extremely complex, so this post will be the first in a series of tutorials. In this post we’ll go over what After Effects is used for, creating a composition, important functions, and how to export a project. By the end of this video, you’ll have a basic understanding of After Effects and the ability to create simple animations.

Head to the blog post to download the example project.

The post After Effects Episode 1: The Basics appeared first on SproutVideo.

Video Editing Basics with Adobe Premiere Pro

Ikey Ajavon — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:03:17 +0000

Curious about getting into video editing but not exactly sure where to start? Many video editing programs have so much going on it can be intimidating at first, but once you learn the fundamentals, it’s not as bad as it seems.

Throughout this post, we’ll be going over the basics of video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro. By the end of this post, you’ll have a better understanding of four key areas: quick keys, importing and organizing footage, editing and exporting, and workspace layouts.

The post Video Editing Basics with Adobe Premiere Pro appeared first on SproutVideo.

Clearing up Codecs: Raw, Log, and Compression Demystified

Ikey Ajavon — Wed, 13 May 2020 21:35:12 +0000

Footage can be recorded in three different formats: uncompressed Raw, Log, or standard color space. But, what do those terms even mean, and how do they impact your final result?

In this week’s How To Video, we’re going to be taking a deep dive into the different types of video codecs, and the effect they have on your footage.

The post Clearing up Codecs: Raw, Log, and Compression Demystified appeared first on SproutVideo.

How to Find Music and Edit It Into Your Video

Adam Podolnick — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:02:52 +0000

In business videos, the musical score tends to be an afterthought. The right music can give your audience just the right feeling and — more importantly — the wrong music may sink your message.

In this episode of our How To Video: Post Production series, Ikey Ajavon, marketing content strategist for SproutVideo, will walk you through the importance of choosing the right music. We’ll explain the importance of licensing, and show you how and where to find music for your project.

The post How to Find Music and Edit It Into Your Video appeared first on SproutVideo.

Color Grading Episode 3: Pro Grading Techniques

Courtney Purchon — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 19:09:52 +0000

Color grading isn’t just about making sure the reds, greens, and blues are all in balance. It’s also where you can remove blemishes, or highlight specific aspects of your image to get the exact look you want.

Watch this video to learn how to work with nodes, apply a grade to multiple clips, and hide or emphasize specific aspects of your visuals.

The post Color Grading Episode 3: Pro Grading Techniques appeared first on SproutVideo.

Color Grading Episode 2: DaVinci/Premiere Workflow

Ikey Ajavon — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:46:31 +0000

In this episode of the How To Video series, join Nick LaClair, Creative Director at SproutVideo, as he shows the entire end-to-end process for color grading with Adobe Premiere and DaVinci

The post Color Grading Episode 2: DaVinci/Premiere Workflow appeared first on SproutVideo.

Color Grading Episode 1: Grading Fundamentals

Ikey Ajavon — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:37:02 +0000

In this episode of our How To Video: Post Production series, Nick LaClair, Creative Director at SproutVideo, walks us through the basics of color grading in Adobe Premiere. Even if you use a different editing suite for your videos, his thorough guide will still help you optimize your workflow since the basic concepts will carry over.

The post Color Grading Episode 1: Grading Fundamentals appeared first on SproutVideo.